Rehab Counselor II - Youth - Bangor
About The Position
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II. The person hired for this position will be based at the Bangor Career Center and will work with and support youth in schools and in their community, aged 14-22, with a wide variety of disabilities to reach their employment goals. This position conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, schools, educational partners, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers. Given the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs.
- Strategies to effectively work remotely.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the local labor market.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented documentation.
- Frequent local and occasional statewide travel.
Responsibilities
- Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers.
- Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs.
- Building partnerships within the workforce development system.
- Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment.
- Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (5% decrease in employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
